Yerrinbool is set to blossom in spring with planter boxes for Tulip Time

She is one of a handful of people in the Highlands who tend to the Railway Garden at the train station, and meet with others in the village to take part in different activities.

The next step to add a bit of village vibrancy? Two planter boxes for a collection of tulips, which are due to bloom for Tulip Time.

The boxes are part of council's Tulip Time in the Villages initiative, to provide areas across the Highlands with a pop of colour in spring.

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"It was lovely they gave us this," Ms Anderson said.

The wooden boxes can be found at the entry of the community hall on Everest Street, which are fittingly behind a set of donated wooden tulips that decorate the fence.

Ms Anderson hoped the addition would encourage tourists to come admire the flowers, where people already travelled off the freeway to "have a look" at the Yerrinbool Railway Garden.

The garden, which was established and maintained by volunteers known as the Yerrinbool Village Group since 2018, has been a popular attraction in the village.

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When people wander over, they will spot a tree painted blue for mental health with Crocs shoes hanging off it, a donated bridge, as well as different flowers and branches in bloom.

"We want people to have a look," Ms Anderson said.

Volunteer Jan Heslep said that different native plants have come to life in the garden when people have planted things.

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The garden has had different additions over the years such as a weather shelter for hotter and wetter days.

"If you're persistent, you get there," Ms Heslep said.

A mini mart with baked treats and plants for sale can also be found at the garden, on the last Saturday of the month.

Craft enthusiasts can also meet at the Yerrinbool Community Hall every Friday from 11am to 2pm to chat with others and learn different skills.

Those who are interested and want more information about the planter boxes, the garden or different activities can call the group on 0405266481.

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